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    Story of shrenik raja son

    12 months ago 138

    Here is the Jain story you asked about, in a simple form.

    • Who is Shrenik’s son: The prince is Abhayakumāra. He is mentioned as the son of King Shrenik (also called Śreņika) of Magadha. He grows up to be a learned and devout follower in the Jain tradition and is linked to the events around Mahavira’s time. He is noted for his wisdom and for becoming part of the Jain spiritual lineage that connects with Mahavira. This lineage includes his own role in later events such as accompanying Mahavira’s assembly and interactions with Jain monks. ( jainknowledge.com)
    • The key story elements you might be looking for:
    - Abhayakumāra is described as a remarkable son who appears in the stories of King Shrenik and the early Jain community. - He is part of the same royal family that later interacts with Mahavira and the Jain order, including attending the samavasarana (divine preaching hall) of Mahavira in some tellings. The narratives emphasize his intelligence, devotion, and connection to the Jain path through his father’s fame and his own choices. ( jainqq.org)
    • Related tales you may encounter:
    - Queen Chelna and King Shrenik recounts how Shrenik’s encounter with Jain monks and the devotion of Chelna shaped the king’s view of Jain renunciation and non-violence. This story is part of the same Mahavira era milieu in which Abhayakumāra appears. ( jainknowledge.com) - Some traditional Jain story collections also weave a broader portrait of Shrenik’s family and their ties to the Jain order, including various episodes of renunciation and reverence for Jain monks. ( jainworld.com)

    Notes on tradition:

    • Digambar and Shwetambar traditions both recount the era of King Shrenik and his family, including Abhayakumāra, with largely concordant themes about renunciation, devotion to Mahavira, and the spread of Jain teaching. If you want a precise verse or a direct religious text, I can provide the exact sutra/stotra text and explain its Artha (meaning) from authentic Jain sources.

    You can read more here about the King Shrenik stories and Abhayakumāra, and here for Queen Chelna and King Shrenik .

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